The Calf and a Half food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The Calf and a Half holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Calf and a Half was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Dover score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dover ratings →
Address: Goldstone Butchers Chandler And Dunn Ltd Lower Goldstone, Ash, CT3 2DY
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How this rating has changed
The Calf and a Half was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Calf and a Half among the 903 places in Dover holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 83% | ← The Calf and a Half | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 118 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Calf and a Half none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Calf and a Half, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler & Dunn Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Wilsons Provisions Manufacturers/packers | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Juliets Farm Shop & Cafe Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Goss Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
| Ash Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2018 |
| Ash Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Cartwright And Kelsey Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Welcome Ash (co-op) Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Calf and a Half
What is The Calf and a Half's food hygiene rating?
The Calf and a Half has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 17 July 2026.
Is The Calf and a Half safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Calf and a Half last inspected?
The Calf and a Half was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Calf and a Half?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Calf and a Half compare to other places in Dover?
83% of the 1,094 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Calf and a Half is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects The Calf and a Half and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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